7 May 2015
Pupils Introduction Session
Organised
by the KLBC Pupils Committee, the Pupils Introduction Session for May was held
on 7 May 2015. The session, attended by 80 pupils, was led by Shashi Devan. Similarly
like previous sessions, pupils were briefed on the structure of the Malaysian
Bar and the Kuala Lumpur Bar, the election to both the Bar Council and the
Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee (KLBC) and the highlights of the Malaysian Bar. It
included a session for pupils to raise issues and problems faced by them during
their pupillage period and other members of the KLBC were also present to
provide input and possible solutions. The pupils were also shown a video
montage of the History of the Malaysian Bar.
8 May 2015
PDC Seminar on Equity &
Trusts in Malaysia: Profits from Bribes and Construction Trusts - Personal or
Proprietary Claims
Organised
by the KLBC Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was
presented by Harcharan Singh on 8 May 2015 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00pm
to 5:00pm. The seminar was attended by 28 participants. The seminar covered the
following topics: "When a fiduciary accepts a bribe what is,
or ought to be, the response of Malaysian Equity?" and "Should an
institutional constructive trust be imposed on the bribe in the hands of the
fiduciary in favour of the party with whom he stands in a fiduciary position
(the “Beneficiary”) or should the Beneficiary be limited to a personal claim
for the recovery from the fiduciary of an amount equivalent to the
bribe?".
8 May 2015
CPC Meeting with the IPD Dang
Wangi
A
meeting was held on 8 May 2015 between the KLBC Criminal Practice Committee
(CPC) and Police officers from the IPD Dang Wangi to discuss various issues
particularly, the issue of lawyers' access to their clients/accused persons at
the Dang Wangi Remand Centre. Click here for more details.
9 May 2015
Kuala Lumpur Bar Grand Prix
2015
Organised
by the KLBC Social, Arts and Recreation Committee, the Kuala Lumpur Bar Grand
Prix 2015 was held at the Shah Alam Stadium Go Kart Circuit. A total of seven
teams comprising four drivers each participated in this event. Click here to read the full report
and here to view the
photos.
12 May 2015
PDC Seminar on the Law of
Parallel Imports in the Context of Trademark Infringement and Passing Off
Organised
by the KLBC Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was
presented by Ng Kim Poh on 12 May 2015 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to
4:30pm. The seminar was attended by 41 participants. The seminar covered the
following topics: "What does “Parallel Imports” mean?"; "Trademark
Infringement"; "Passing-Off"; "Parallel Imports Cases";
and "Potential instances of Infringement and/or Passing-Off".
19 May 2015
PDC Seminar on Understanding
Annual Reports and Its Financial Statements
Organised
by the KLBC Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was
presented by Lim Kien Chai on 19 May 2015 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 10:00am
to 4:00pm. The seminar was attended by 62 participants. The seminar covered,
amongst others: "Introductory on its importance"; "Accounting
jargons made understandable for lawyers"; "What are the components of
Annual Report?"; "What are these: ledger accounts, journal entries,
double-entries, T-accounts?"; "Why this term “Trial Balance”?";
"Why this term “Balance Sheet”?"; "What are the salient features
of a Balance Sheet?"; "What are and the types of Assets?";
"What are and the types of Liabilities?"; and " Are
Balance Sheet’s liabilities an indication of “not good” financial position
and/or poor financial management”.
20 May 2015
Corporate Workshop for Pupils
The
KLBC Pupils Committee organised a Corporate Workshop specifically for pupils on
20 May 2015. Presented by Sheba Gumis and attended by a total of 52 pupils, the
Workshop focused primarily on the practical aspects of handling a brief
covering the following areas: "Overview: Negotiation, due diligence
and drafting process", "Commercial considerations",
"Practical pointers including common mistakes when drafting",
"Salient clauses including consideration, conditions precedent, completion
etc.", "Covenants and warranties by both Vendors and
Purchasers", "Boiler plate clauses" and "Remedies for
breach of contract".
22 May 2015
PDC Seminar on Islamic Wills
Organised
by the KLBC Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was
presented by Amir Bahari on 22 May 2015 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm
to 5:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 24 participants. As a brief
introduction to Islamic Wills, the seminar covered the following topics: "Key
Objectives in Estate Planning"; "Legal Framework of Estate
Administration"; "Faraid – Islamic Laws of Inheritance";
"Sources of Islamic Will"; "6 Steps in Estate Planning";
"Issues in Islamic Estate Planning"; and "Sample of Islamic
Basic Will".
25 May 2015
YLC Seminar on Insights to GST
Appeal Processes and Jurisprudence of Tax Statute Interpretation
Organised
by the KLBC Young Lawyers Committee (YLC), this seminar was presented by S.
Saravana Kumar and Siti Fatimah Mohd Sharom on 25 May 2015 at the KL Bar
Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 15
participants. The seminar covered the following topics, "An overview of
the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) regime in Malaysia"; "The GST
appeal process, including appearances before the GST Appeal Tribunal";
"Judicial review as a remedy to resolve GST controversies";
"Application for an error or mistake and the relief available";
"Challenging adverse advance rulings and technical rulings by the Royal
Malaysian Customs"; and "Appreciating the judicial developments in
Malaysia in respect of interpreting taxing statutes".
27 May 2015
Annual Blood Donation Drive
Organised
by the KLBC Social, Arts and Recreation Committee in collaboration with Kelab
Sukan Kebajikan dan Rekreasi Mahkamah Kuala Lumpur (KESMA) and with the
assistance of the National Blood Bank, the Annual Blood Donation Drive was held
at Level 2 of the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
(formerly known as Jalan Duta). This year’s Blood Donation Drive saw 113 people
coming forward to support the event. Click here to read the full report and here to view the photos.
28-29 May 2015
CCPC 2 Day Practical Workshop
on Conveyancing Practice
Organised
by the KLBC Corporate and Conveyancing Practice Committee (CCPC), this workshop
was presented by Dennis Teoh, Susan Joseph, Nahzatul Ain and Sarah Kambali on
28 and 29 May 2015 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The
workshop was attended by 57 participants. The workshop covered the following
topics, "Are options really crucial and necessary? Why?"; "Why
do some transactions end up in the trash?"; "What should you look out
for when transacting for your clients?"; "How is it that despite the
'standard' terms and conditions in SPAs, conveyancers still can disagree on
certain issues?"; "When does a conflict of interest arise for you to
worry about?"; and "How do you safeguard yourself against a complaint
being lodged against you in a conveyance?".
30 May 2015
3rd KL Bar Futsal Competition
2015
Organised
by the KLBC Sports Committee, the 3rd KL Bar Futsal Competition 2015 was held
at Sports Arena, Sentosa on 30 May 2015 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. A total of 22
teams participated in the event and the winners were: Mens’ Category –
Victorious Secret 2 (1st placing); Victorious Secret 1 (2nd placing); TRG Bar
(3rd placing); Zaid Ibrahim & Co. (4th placing). Mens (Plate) – Wakeel FC
(1st placing); CPD (2nd placing). Ladies’ Category – The Kickers (1st placing);
Boomfica (2nd placing). Best Firm Team – Zaid Ibrahim & Co. Best Player –
Tay Zi Li (Zaid Ibrahim & Co. Click here to view the photos.
Edited by Munirah Maarof.